Ask radio’s salespeople what is holding back business, and one word keeps coming back: attribution. A NuVoodoo survey finds thin staffing and growing admin work competing with prospecting as economic pressure and measurement doubts weigh on businesses. [read more]
Entravision's broadcast side finally got a lift, but it still isn't the one doing the heavy lifting. Political ad dollars helped the stations return to a small profit in the third quarter, while the company's ad tech arm generated nearly all of the growth. [read more]
As of Wednesday morning, the political well has gone dry. Oil prices remain volatile. Radio’s 2027 hangs on which of two futures arrives next. Radio Ink’s Forecast issue maps both, then asks the harder question: how do you hear what’s coming before it gets here? [read more]
Podcast and audio budgets grew for most brands this year, but the momentum may not last. Oxford Road's latest survey of advertising buyers finds optimism cooling for 2027, with other channels, measurement gaps, and the listening environment forming barriers. [read more]
(Randy Lane) Humor is the lifeblood of a great morning show, but often, up-and-coming talent and even seasoned vets fall into the trap of thinking “funny” means jokes, wacky impressions, or laughing at their own bits. Personality show humor isn’t about being a comedian. [read more]
(Mike Blinder) Nationally, AdImpact tracked $11.87 billion in political advertising through November 2. Broadcast television collected $5.84 billion, or 49%. Radio received $284 million. They should also ask how much of their future they are willing to build around another delivery. [read more]
For radio’s future, the time is now. Somewhere in your building is a young talent, programmer, seller, or digital creator whose results are already outpacing their years, and Radio Ink’s 2027 “30 And Under Superstars” list is the place to put their name forward. [read more]
Jacobs Media's annual look at how radio listeners use media and technology is gearing up for another round. Stations have until mid-December to get in on Techsurvey 2027, with new questions on AI, car dashboards, and the devices people reach for first each morning. [read more]
From the pulpit to the mission field to the donor table, Vance Frusher's career has centered on building relationships for Christian organizations. Now he is bringing that experience to KHCB Media Group, where he takes on fundraising and supporter engagement as Senior Director of Development. [read more]
Engaged journalism is getting an executive seat at Rocky Mountain Public Media. A new VP will tie KUNC News and Rocky Mountain PBS News to community listening, aiming for a unified strategy that still honors each newsroom's own voice and the stories others overlook. [read more]
Details Matter: Trust RBR+TVBR Without structure and a logical flow from one idea to another, your audience may recall little, no matter how charismatic you are. That's what public speaking coach and PR executive Rosemary Ravinal is here to help you within the RBR+TVBR Afternoon Headlines E-mail.SubscribeHERE!
Tony Richards built his reputation owning radio stations. Now he wants engineers and operators to know him for software. As CEO of newly launched Fusion Air, he is rolling out broadcast tools meant to keep stations on the air and live shows running smoothly. [read more]
Happy Friday! This week’s Blast From The Past comes from the Radio Ink archives, courtesy of Bernie Merrill, showing off KLGA-AM in Algona, IA. Send your Blast From The Past story and photo to Editor-in-Chief Cameron Coats for your chance to be featured. [read more]
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Ask radio’s salespeople what is holding back business, and one word keeps coming back: attribution. A NuVoodoo survey finds thin staffing and growing admin work competing with prospecting as economic pressure and measurement doubts weigh on businesses.
Entravision's broadcast side finally got a lift, but it still isn't the one doing the heavy lifting. Political ad dollars helped the stations return to a small profit in the third quarter, while the company's ad tech arm generated nearly all of the growth.
As of Wednesday morning, the political well has gone dry. Oil prices remain volatile. Radio’s 2027 hangs on which of two futures arrives next. Radio Ink’s Forecast issue maps both, then asks the harder question: how do you hear what’s coming before it gets here?
Podcast and audio budgets grew for most brands this year, but the momentum may not last. Oxford Road's latest survey of advertising buyers finds optimism cooling for 2027, with other channels, measurement gaps, and the listening environment forming barriers.
(Randy Lane) Humor is the lifeblood of a great morning show, but often, up-and-coming talent and even seasoned vets fall into the trap of thinking “funny” means jokes, wacky impressions, or laughing at their own bits. Personality show humor isn’t about being a comedian.
(Mike Blinder) Nationally, AdImpact tracked $11.87 billion in political advertising through November 2. Broadcast television collected $5.84 billion, or 49%. Radio received $284 million. They should also ask how much of their future they are willing to build around another delivery.
For radio’s future, the time is now. Somewhere in your building is a young talent, programmer, seller, or digital creator whose results are already outpacing their years, and Radio Ink’s 2027 “30 And Under Superstars” list is the place to put their name forward.
Jacobs Media's annual look at how radio listeners use media and technology is gearing up for another round. Stations have until mid-December to get in on Techsurvey 2027, with new questions on AI, car dashboards, and the devices people reach for first each morning.
From the pulpit to the mission field to the donor table, Vance Frusher's career has centered on building relationships for Christian organizations. Now he is bringing that experience to KHCB Media Group, where he takes on fundraising and supporter engagement as Senior Director of Development.
Engaged journalism is getting an executive seat at Rocky Mountain Public Media. A new VP will tie KUNC News and Rocky Mountain PBS News to community listening, aiming for a unified strategy that still honors each newsroom's own voice and the stories others overlook.
Tony Richards built his reputation owning radio stations. Now he wants engineers and operators to know him for software. As CEO of newly launched Fusion Air, he is rolling out broadcast tools meant to keep stations on the air and live shows running smoothly.
Happy Friday! This week’s Blast From The Past comes from the Radio Ink archives, courtesy of Bernie Merrill, showing off KLGA-AM in Algona, IA. Send your Blast From The Past story and photo to Editor-in-Chief Cameron Coats for your chance to be featured.
